Disability Support Worker - Casual - Lucas Job at Melba Support Services, Victoria, TX

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  • Melba Support Services
  • Victoria, TX

Job Description

  • Casual Opportunities in Lucas, Victoria

  • Competitive salary on offer + Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging 

  • Join a values-oriented Human Rights Organisation 

About Us: 

For over 50 years Melba Support Services has been providing services to people with disabilities that focus on supporting people to dream big, embrace life and do what they choose and value. Melba is firmly grounded in upholding human rights and recognises that part of living a happy, healthy life is being independent and being able to do the things that bring us joy.  Melba won the 2023 National Disability Award for Excellence in Service Quality. 

About the Role: 

We are seeking Disability Support Workers to join the team on a casual basis in Lucas, Victoria . In this role, you will be providing 1:1 support both in the home and out in the community, enabling and empowering the people we support to live the life they choose. 

We're looking for individuals who are happy to roll up their sleeves, get involved and encourage fun and well-being. You'll need to be comfortable participating in physical activities such as going for walks, swimming or engaging in other outdoor or community-based activities. Your willingness to engage and support individuals enjoy these moments will help to build confidence, develop new skills and embrace life to the fullest. 

If you're someone who enjoys variety, meaningful connection and making a real difference, this could be a role for you! 

Responsibilities: 

  • Implement support plans based on supported person’s needs, preferences, and interests 

  • Help with all aspects of daily living from getting up in the morning to going to bed at night 

  • Aid people to get to their chosen activities like social events, work, and appointments 

  • Promote personal choice and control for the person 

  • Assist with personal care, hygiene and household duties such as cleaning, cooking, and washing 

  • Administer medication 

Qualifications and Experience: 

  • Experience with complex behaviours 

  • Experience with psychosocial and neurological disabilities preferred 

  • A passion for enabling and working with people 

  • Desire for meaningful work and comfortable providing people with daily living support 

  • Willingness to learn new skills, undertake ongoing training 

  • Willingness to work as part of a team 

You will also bring with you or be willing to obtain*: 

  • NDIS Worker screening Check 

  • Working with Children Check 

  • Unrestricted Australian Driver’s License 

  • Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status, including booster 

  • Current First Aid Certificate with CPR 


We can support you through the process of obtaining these if you don’t already have them. 

Why Join Us? 

  • We are a human-rights, values-based, not-for-profit community organisation committed to providing services that support individuals with disability to lead everyday lives of their choice, if this resonates with you, come join us! 
  • Join a supportive and collaborative culture where your contributions make a real impact. 
  • Enjoy onsite parking and other benefits. 
  • Access to Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging. 

Ready to Make a Difference? 

Click "Apply" now and submit your resume. We look forward to meeting you! 

We are an equal opportunity Employer and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion. 

First nations people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. 

As a provider of supports and services to children, Melba is committed to ensuring that every child feels safe and respected. All Melba staff and volunteers have a responsibility to make sure that children’s wellbeing and safety comes first, that they are supported to achieve their potential, respected, and protected from abuse and neglect. 

Job Tags

Casual work, Outdoor, Night shift, Day shift,

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